More great news! Telemedicine has been extended!
- #MEAction
- Feb 6
- 1 min read
We want to thank you for taking action throughout the last year on telemedicine. As so many of you were able to express to elected officials, this is a crucial service for the disability and chronic illness communities.
We have great news that the latest funding bill finalizes several key healthcare extenders including the Medicare telehealth program (until December 31, 2027) and the Acute Hospital Care at Home waiver (until September 30, 2030).
We have heard so many stories of why telemedicine matters to you personally, and we are thrilled that this has extended for two years. Of course, we are going to continue to advocate to make telehealth expansions permanent!
The telehealth provisions also included removing Medicare’s geographic requirements for telehealth and expanding the types of practitioners able to furnish telehealth services.
Thank you again for taking action! Let’s celebrate this key win and keep doing the work to keep the needs of ME and Long COVID in the public eye. If you didn’t see our great news on The ME/CFS Research Roadmap, click here to read all about it!
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This is fantastic news. Telemedicine has become an essential resource for so many people, especially those living with chronic illnesses who may find travel difficult or exhausting. Expanding access to virtual care helps reduce barriers and ensures that more patients can stay connected with their healthcare providers. It's encouraging to see policies moving in a direction that prioritizes accessibility. Having that extra convenience can also free up time for simple ways to relax and recharge, whether that's reading, spending time with family, or even playing a quick round of agar online.